My name is DUMPLING. I guess you can see why. Well, I do like my share of the mints and carrots. I’ve always been a well rounded girl, hence my name. I came from Dartmoor. I was known as a lead mare and for some time managed to evade the yearly round up. But one year I slipped up and got caught and ended up in this awfully noisy place, a market. We had a long journey in a lorry to get there and it frightened me so goodness knows what the others went through. I am a pretty tough girl, had to be to be a lead mare. Janet bought me at the market as she thought I was in foal. I was so fat. But, as I say, I wasn’t named by accident. I’d always made sure I got my share of whatever food was available. I’d not been handled by people at all up until the time I was caught. I can tell you I was not impressed by them. I am still a very independent lady although I’m not stupid. I know when I need assistance and will stand to have my feet done. Janet is pretty impressive, I’ll grant her that. I’ve been here at the Sanctuary for 8 years now and I must be about 19 years old. My great friends are Lilly and Ginger. We would not like to be separated from each other. I certainly wouldn’t like to be separated from the carrots and mints! It’s an easy life here compared to Dartmoor. I want to stay. Please sponsor me.
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